When you move every year of your life, you look for permanency and stability where you can find it. The stars and the moon, my constant companions, unwavering in both their affection and their longevity. As a child, they were my source of mystery, of magic, of the unknown. In school, they became the objects [...]
she laid the futon out with goodies, perfectly in alignment for one’s enjoyment pleasure. the extra large heating pad, atop a feather pillow, a low cloth stuffed ottoman so one’s legs are appropriately raised, and layers of pillows and blankets to prop one’s head. i crawled in. snuggling down into the heating pad pillow (i [...]
the tabby nestles herself against my hip, her head curled into her chest so it fits into my hand. she’s purring again – she’s always purring. the tuxedo cat stalks some unseen foe across the hardwood floor. or maybe she’s plotting another sadistic pass by the dogs who are crated for the night. sweetie is [...]
sitting at my desk, cradling my head in my hands – thumbs pressed hard into my temples. my head won’t stop pounding, but i know, in just a few minutes, i’ll be presenting to the board. my handouts are freshly collated and stacked, waiting to deliver the visual punch i need. i take a deep [...]
the house is still dark. early morning light is starting to creep in the windows, but just barely. the cream colored tabby lays herself across my chest, glowing in the laptop’s glare. she nestles against me and purrs so hard i feel my lungs vibrate. the air conditioner kicks on and disturbs her meditation. she [...]
